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Scavenger Hunt Basel

Scavenger Hunt Basel

Scavenger Hunt Basel

136 Customers have rated this tour: 4.5 / 5

Basel, Switzerland's third-largest city, is a smorgasbord of culture, finance, and exceptional living standards that could give any metropolis a run for its money. Recognized as Switzerland's cultural capital, Basel packs a punch with 40 museums, including headliners like the Fondation Beyeler and the Basel Art Museum. Its university is steeped in history, being one of Europe's oldest, founded in 1460. It has been a scholarly playground for the likes of Daniel Bernoulli, Erasmus of Rotterdam, and even Friedrich Nietzsche.

Embark on a Basel Adventure with a Scavenger Hunt

With the myCityHunt Scavenger Hunt, Basel transforms into a playground for the curious and the brave. It's a test of wit, teamwork, and a sixth sense for adventure. Tackling our scavenger hunt challenges is the key to uncovering the city's treasures on your own terms. You'll get up close and personal with Basel's historical and cultural gems in a way that's as interactive as it is enlightening.

Basel's Botanical Bliss

Amidst Basel's urban charm lies a botanical sanctuary, one of Europe's oldest, offering a tranquil spot for contemplation and relaxation. The picturesque banks of the Rhine are another local retreat, where the young and old alike mingle on warm days, bathing or strolling along the river edge, lined with historic architecture. This blend of nature and culture is what makes Basel a top contender for the world's most beautiful and livable cities.

Discover the Magic of Basel with a Scavenger Hunt

For those eager to unearth the enchanting spirit of Basel, a myCityHunt Scavenger Hunt is your ticket to adventure. Not only will you encounter Basel's iconic spots, but you'll also stumble upon secret nooks that even some locals haven't discovered. Unite your team's talents to conquer each challenge, and watch both your team spirit and score soar. Excel in the scavenger hunt, and you might just top our leaderboard and earn bragging rights on our website.

Highlights

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Discover Basel in a whole new way – This Scavenger Hunt is all about the city and its must-see sights.
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Solve puzzles and get a feel for Basel – Expect tricky challenges at major landmarks and lesser-known spots along the route.
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Combine your strengths – At the start, each player picks a role that matches their strengths. Photographer, Navigator, or Language Whiz – which role is yours?
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Perfect for families, friends, and team building – Medium difficulty and a strong city focus make this tour ideal for anyone who wants to explore Basel together.
2-33 players
Play anytime
valid for 3 years

Top sights in Basel

Discover Basel’s landmarks from a whole new perspective on our tours.

Scavenger Hunt - How it works

01 Form your team

  • At the meeting point (Barfüsserplatz), the game host starts the tour with their tickets.
  • Everyone joins by scanning the QR code on the host’s phone.
  • Each player joins an available team and chooses a role.

02 Start your mission

  • After a quick safety briefing, you’re ready to go.
  • First task: take a team photo and pick a team name.
  • All set? Great—then the myCityHunt app guides you to your first checkpoint with map navigation.

03 Solve quests

  • At 8–12 must-see spots, you’ll face tricky quests and puzzles.
  • As soon as you reach a checkpoint, your next quest starts automatically.
  • Along the way, each player also gets role-specific challenges.

04 Take the win

  • Once you’ve solved all quests (or you decide to finish), the app safely guides you back to the starting point.
  • How did your team do? The shared high score will tell you!
  • Afterwards, you can view your photos in your private gallery.
Ready for an adventure?

Book your myCityHunt Scavenger Hunt tickets now and embark on an exciting adventure with your friends or family!

Corporate team building Scavenger Hunts

Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Basel. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Basel we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Basel.

  • Support by dedicated virtual hosts
  • Shared image gallery and highscore
  • Interconnection through team chat
  • Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
  • Payment by credit card, PayPal or on account
  • VAT invoice
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scavenger hunt in Basel work?

With myCityHunt, Basel becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.

On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Basel. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Basel. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.

But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.

Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.

More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Basel can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.com/how-it-works.

What does a scavenger hunt in Basel cost?

The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Basel is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.

Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.

Which dates does the scavenger hunt take place on?

The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Basel can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 3 years. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Basel can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.

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